Who Pays for Ontario's Minimum Wage Increase

Some would argue that Premier Kathleen Wynne's decision to bring Ontario’s minimum wage up 32% to $15 an hour within the next 18 months is simply a tactic to win voters hearts this election season. Although, the pay increase would benefit lots of low-income families within Ontario. Should this reform be seen with optimism or skepticism? The pay increase would hurt small-businesses and in turn create inflation prices, although it would help low-income families and other minimum wage employees sustain themselves with more ease. Is she simply trying to drive citizens to vote for her or is she really trying to make a change within the province?